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Another local wrote: “Disgusting! Hate this town so much! Not at all like it used to be! I only go in when I really need to!”

While another wrote: “I have never seen a mess like this in town before. The floral displays and cleanliness is usually of a high standard.”

A man stares in disbelief at the mess on Westminster Street in Yeovil

Many people commented on the picture blaming the local council for shifting bin collections from a weekly service to a fortnightly service.

An SWP spokesman said that the picture, taken on a Wednesday morning when the collections of rubbish and recycling were not due until Thursday, shows how bins in the street attract extra littering and fly-tipping.

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He said that putting out waste days early, or leaving bins out at all times, is “not acceptable”, and added: “If people are having a problem with rubbish and recycling, they should contact their district council customer services for advice and support.

“If, for example, people are going on holiday and cannot put out their own bins, their options including asking neighbours or family member to help out or taking their waste to a recycling site.

“We will be investigating what took place and, where necessary, reminding the residents of our advice, checking if they need extra assistance and then monitoring the location with our colleagues in South Somerset District Council.”